The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-06-30
ORlTUARY

| <%~~S~~~~~~~O~o-0-~~O~
DAv1s.-William Davis, one of the pioneer settlers
of Jackson county, Ohio departed this life, 19,
| 1887. He was born in Monroe county, Virginia,
March 25th, 1902 Moved to Jackson county with his
parents and located in Madison township, and has
been resident OF the county since. He one
| of 10 children of Samuel and Elizabeth Davis. He
| was married to Miss Nancy jenkins of jackson
county, o., March 31st 1926 He the father of 4
children by his first wife, all ofwhom living.
Samuel the Oldest SON is living in Macon City, ILL.,
nois, Melton living in PEORIA Illinois, Amos, living
ing in Gallia county, o., Emily Mcclure living in
Jackson county, o. Mr.. Davis was called to
mourn the loss of his first companion, whom he had
chosen to share the joys and of this life. He
| again was married the second time to Miss Anna
Blake of jackson county, o., January 30th 1884, Was
the father of Is children by his second wife, six of
whom are living in jackson county, o. and dead.
Cicero, Taylor, Van Charles, Orlando and Minerva
Dixon are living in Scioto township of this county.
he was one ofthe pioneer settlers of the county, and
has devoted his entire life farming, has toiled in
the forests with untiring energy, and has solicited
his share of of the great agencies which has
duced great change in the surface of country.
The disadvantages in his boyhood life were many,
and the advantages were few. There ma
chinery to help cultivate and clear the farm, no
reaper and mower to assist in gathering the grain
No iron nufacturei which is essential our
industry No railroad for the transportation of the
surplus products. No telegraphs that we might
communicate with any section of our country. No
such schoo Is have at present which is neces-
sary for the progress of civilization. These
hidden mysteries in that age. He has lived through
a period of wonderful change in the physical fea-
lures of country, in progress of manufacturing
in the arts and sciences, and has the progress
and prosperity of of the grandest nations the
Jace of the globe. He has fought the battle of life
bravey and has lived to many of his associates
and friends overtaken and slain by that iend Death
He has surrendered the trophy, the grave has
1t. The spirit takes its flight to the mysterious
realms of infinite glory, to reign with Jesus. He
was upright, honest Christian In 1912 he
united with the church and remained Christian
uutil death. He benevolent benefactor of the
church. His hospitality and kindness mani
Tested by his many friends, who visited him during
his aflction. His disease paralysis. He suf-
fered nearly four months. But by of strength
his life extended beyound three and ten
The family of 10 children dropping off one
by one. Only three remain, two very old ladies,
Elizabeth McCray, living Pattonsvile, in this
county. Letha Arthur living in Jefferson township,
and Peter Davis, the youngest of the Is children
lives on the old homestead in Madison township.
His funeral service took place at Mt. Zion Church at
10 80 A. NJ, Mondap. The funeral large pro-
cession. The discourse conducted by Rev.
Grimes A very able discourse delivered, which
proved equal to the occasion. After which the body
was taken to its last resting place on Mountain
Ridge. The stricken sather was watched over with
tenderness and care, by his family and friends The
mother has lost faithful companion, the children
wise counsellor, benefactor and the friends gen.
erous and charitable man. The husband has gone. |
The wife will miss him. so live that when thy sum-
mons come that you will be ready to over the
Valley of Death and greet the loved ones that have |
passed before. We extend to the family, and rela-
ves of the deceased heartfelt symp athy in this
their great bereavement, knowing, however, that |
only He who gave and has also taken away, can COM
fort and uphold them. Although we may no more |
feel the clasp of his hand hear the sound of his
voice, look upon his face, but nothing should |
blight hope for for in the Kingdom of God there
is place for despair and no reason for it. Work
men die but the work goes Soldiers fall but the
army sdvances, and the final triumph is assured.
A light from household is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our hearts,
That never can be fl lied.
W. NICK. DAVIS,
By request.